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Briefing: US war on Iran: Trump pressures allies in war effort but offers 'no role in strategy'

Strategic angle: Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the implications of Trump's approach to the Middle East crisis with Ian Lesser from the German Marshall Fund.

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Updated 6 days ago
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President Trump's push for allied support in military actions against Iran is notable, yet it is accompanied by a significant absence of a clear strategic direction.

This lack of a cohesive strategy could lead to operational inefficiencies and complicate coordination among allied forces.

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East presents substantial challenges that require a well-defined approach to ensure effective collaboration and resource allocation.